- How to peel celeriac?
- Cut top and bottom flat, stand it up, and slice skin off downwards with a knife.
- Bitter soup?
- Leftover skin or burnt onion. Clean well!
Creamy Celeriac Soup with Thyme
Celeriac is the ugly duckling of winter vegetables: gnarly outside, fragrant inside. Tastes like a mix of celery and parsley. Here, potato neutralizes its intensity, while thyme highlights herbal notes. A bistro classic.
Ingredients
1
lb
Celeriac (Celery Root)
7
oz
Russet Potato
1
medium
Yellow Onion
2
cloves
Garlic
2
tbsp
Butter
3.5
cups
Vegetable Broth
0.6
cup
Heavy Cream
1
tsp
Fresh Thyme Leaves
1
tsp
Salt
0.5
tsp
White Pepper
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Equipment Needed
- Sharp knife
- Pot
- Immersion Blender
Allergen Information
Milk
Instructions
1
✓
Peel celeriac and potato, cube to 3/4 inch. Chop onion.
Tip: Potato adds starch.
2
✓
Sweat onion in butter (5 mins). Add garlic.
Tip: Butter + celeriac = match made in heaven.
3
✓
Add cubes, sauté 3-4 mins.
Tip: Sautéing brings out sweetness.
4
✓
Add broth, salt, pepper, thyme. Simmer 20-25 mins until tender.
Tip: Thyme infuses liquid.
5
✓
Puree smooth.
Tip: More blending = creamier.
6
✓
Stir in cream, warm through.
Tip: Taste before serving; celeriac absorbs salt.
7
✓
Serve with thyme or croutons.
Tip: Crunchy topping elevates it.
Recipe FAQ
Ingredients
- 1 lb Celeriac (Celery Root)
- 7 oz Russet Potato
- 1 medium Yellow Onion
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 3.5 cups Vegetable Broth
- 0.6 cup Heavy Cream
- 1 tsp Fresh Thyme Leaves
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp White Pepper